Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the Lord said to David my father, You did well to have in your heart the desire to make a house for my name;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But Jehovah said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And the LORD said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house to my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Yahweh said to David my father, Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Jehovah saith unto David my father, Because that it hath been with thy heart to build a house for My name, thou hast done well that it hath been with thy heart;